PHR HR Information Management 3

Question 1

What does 'role-based access control' (RBAC) accomplish in an HRIS?

Accepted Answer

Grants data access based on a user's job role

Answer

RBAC limits data visibility to what each role legitimately needs, improving security.

Question 2

Which metric measures the percentage of employees leaving an organization over a period?

Accepted Answer

Turnover rate

Answer

Turnover rate tracks separations as a proportion of the workforce over time.

Question 3

What is a key consideration when migrating data to a new HRIS?

Accepted Answer

Cleaning and validating data before transfer

Answer

Data cleansing before migration prevents transferring errors into the new system.

Question 4

Which type of report shows data at a single point in time, like a current headcount?

Accepted Answer

Snapshot report

Answer

A snapshot captures a static view of data as of a specific date.

Question 5

What is 'workforce analytics' primarily used for?

Accepted Answer

Using data to inform strategic HR decisions

Answer

Workforce analytics turns HR data into insights that guide strategy and planning.

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